A Firm Paid a $2 Dividend in 1999

question 46

Multiple Choice

A firm paid a $2 dividend in 1999. If the firm has a policy of increasing dividends by 4% per year,the dividend in 2003 will be

• A) $2.25.
• B) $2.43.
• C) $2.34.
• D) $2.67.

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